Steering wheel repair

[Mike Arman <armanmik@n-jcenter.com>]

>From: spsherm@ibm.net
>Subject: Leather Steering Wheel
>
>A bit of a nit, but the leather cover on the steering wheel of my 5000CS
>has come unstitched.  Now the stitches on the top and bottom have come
>undone.  With the stitches totally gone the leather cover is starting to
>come loose...
>
>It seems that if one (or one's SO/wife) was handy with needle and thread
>you could fix this quite easily.  With probably less time than taking it
>into a shop.  Anyone out there have any experiences to the contrary? 
>Does one wet the leather to stretch it back before sewing it?  Any
>advice? 

Don't bother. Paid a whole, whopping $13 at a u-pull-it for a PERFECT
steering wheel - just yesterday. This is a standard part and fits almost
everything. Spent more on bug repellant than on parts - mosquitos VERY BAD
right now . . .

Best Regards,

Mike Arman